(Scott Theological College)
Job Vacancy Advertisements
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following post
Corporate Affairs Manager
Job Description
The position of Corporate Affairs Manager is a leadership role with primary responsibility of developing, managing and promoting a positive working and relational environment for the university with the internal and external stakeholders in order to effectively deliver on the university’s mission.
The position will identify virgin and potential opportunities in the marketplace, define and set goals and targets and oversee their attainment, particularly in a business sense.
In addition he/she will represent the University position and reputation to the public, through both oral and written communications.
He/she is a key member of the committee that drafts the University Corporate Affairs Strategy and is in-charge over its implementation. He/she is responsible for improving the university’s wider vision and mission messaging, internally and externally.
To do this, the position;
- Establishes a long term vision and develops and/or drives strategic plans that address trends, issues, and the needs of all stakeholders related to government affairs, community relations and education programs.
- Maintains close and active contact with community leaders to understand the needs of the community and to determine how best the university might provide support.
- Builds a comprehensive network of internal and external contacts and decision-makers and maintains strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse, global groups.
- Consults with relevant internal departments in order to project the university’s corporate message to both external and internal mediums
- Essentially, he or she becomes the face of the university to both internal and external contacts and stakeholders and represents the university before key internal and external partners and audiences
- Responsible for all internal and external communications, including things like employee newsletters, reports and press releases
- Developing, implementing and evaluating communications strategies
- Taking editorial responsibility for the organisations website, and other corporate communications tools
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Business related subjects
- More than five years working experience in the corporate world
- Excellent in all computer packages
- Strong Christian character, business and commercial acumen is important.
- Extensive experience with the media is an added advantage.
Additional qualifications and attributes:
- A broad understanding of key issues controversies and regulatory frameworks as well as a thorough knowledge of the University’s vision and mission
- The ideal candidate will be of graduate caliber with solid experience among church and non-church players such as the corporate world and the media
- A strategic and nuanced thinker, ability to integrate complex information from multiple sources and drive groundbreaking solutions to issues, able to determine the appropriate response to emerging issues with potential impact to the university’s long-term objectives
- Superior communication, leadership, organizational, interpersonal, written, verbal and analytical skills, and be able to respond well under pressure.
- Ability to identify critical stakeholders and build responsible external relationships through a solid grasp of internal and community priorities
- A risk-taker, seasoned in conflict resolution negotiation, crisis management and able to coach senior management
- Excellent communication, public speaking and presentation skills, influencing skills specifically with government authorities, and the ability to manage and work effectively on diverse teams in both direct and matrix reporting environments
- Handles confidential information frequently and appropriately
- Efficient with strong work ethic – able to manage own deadlines and work off-site without supervision
Scott Christian University being a Christian university seeks a candidate who has a personal faith in Christ and is actively involved in Church ministry.
If you feel that you are the right candidate for any of the positions, please send your application letter quoting the reference number on the subject field together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, giving details of; applicant’s age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present employment position and salary, telephone numbers, email address and expected salary; complete with email & telephone contacts of three referees (one of which should be a professional personality), plus copies of certificates and testimonials to:
The DVC, Administration
Scott Theological College,
P.O. Box 49- 90100,
Machakos.
So as to reach him not later than 24th June, 2011
Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference directly to the above address under sealed envelope within three weeks from the date of this advertisement.